6.0 Personal Protective Equipment OSHA 10 Practice Quiz

• A. To reduce exposure when hazards cannot be eliminated or controlled another way
• B. Treat PPE as a reason to ignore the hazard
• C. Use any available PPE even if it does not match the task
• D. Rely on PPE that is damaged or missing parts

PPE helps protect workers from remaining hazards when other controls do not fully remove exposure. This is the correct answer.

• A. PPE reduces exposure but does not make unsafe work safe
• B. On the project, treat PPE as a reason to ignore the hazard
• C. On the project, use any available PPE even if it does not match the task
• D. On the project, rely on PPE that is damaged or missing parts

PPE is not permission to ignore hazards or unsafe conditions. This is the correct answer.

• A. On site, use any available PPE even if it does not match the task
• B. Other controls may remove or reduce hazards before PPE is needed
• C. On site, rely on PPE that is damaged or missing parts
• D. Skip safe work practices because PPE is being worn

PPE is important, but elimination, substitution, engineering controls, and work practices may reduce exposure more effectively. This is the correct answer.

• A. At the worksite, use any available PPE even if it does not match the task
• B. Wearing eye protection when grinding creates flying particles
• C. At the worksite, rely on PPE that is damaged or missing parts
• D. On the project, skip safe work practices because PPE is being worn

Eye protection is appropriate when flying particles could injure the eyes. This is the correct answer.

• A. During the shift, use cloth gloves for every chemical exposure
• B. Cutting, grinding, chipping, or work with flying particles
• C. On site, remove hard hats in active overhead work areas
• D. On site, wear damaged footwear in areas with sharp debris

Flying particles can strike the eyes or face during these tasks. This is the correct answer.

• A. During the shift, rely on PPE that is damaged or missing parts
• B. On site, skip safe work practices because PPE is being worn
• C. PPE must match the hazard and be used correctly to provide protection
• D. On site, treat PPE as a reason to ignore the hazard

PPE works only when it is appropriate for the hazard and used as intended. This is the correct answer.

• A. In the field, rely on PPE that is damaged or missing parts
• B. At the worksite, skip safe work practices because PPE is being worn
• C. Stop and ask for proper equipment or adjustment before continuing
• D. At the worksite, treat PPE as a reason to ignore the hazard

Poorly fitting or obstructive PPE can create hazards and should be corrected. This is the correct answer.

• A. During the shift, skip safe work practices because PPE is being worn
• B. During the shift, treat PPE as a reason to ignore the hazard
• C. During the shift, use any available PPE even if it does not match the task
• D. It may fail to protect if damaged, poorly fitted, or used incorrectly

PPE can lose effectiveness when it is not maintained, fitted, or worn properly. This is the correct answer.